2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S MT Package: Features, Specs, and What Sets It Apart
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The 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S with MT Package replaces the PDK with a 6-speed sport manual transmission producing identical 473 hp output. The MT Package adds rear axle steering, a shorter gear lever, and a laminated walnut shift knob not found on the standard 911 Carrera S. This page covers every MT Package distinction across specs, standard equipment, and real-world driving benefit, with inventory available near Glendale.
Feature Overview: What the MT Package Actually Delivers
The MT Package is not simply a transmission swap. Porsche redesigns the engagement around the driver when this option is chosen. The centerpiece is a 6-speed sport manual gearbox paired with a dual mass flywheel and a self-adjusting dual-disc clutch. That combination produces a clutch feel calibrated for precision rather than lightness, rewarding deliberate inputs over casual ones.
The shift lever itself is shortened relative to a conventional unit, reducing throw length and tightening the mechanical connection between hand and gearbox. The shift knob is laminated open-pored walnut with an engraved MT badge, a material choice that carries tactile and visual weight specific to this configuration.
Porsche also adds Rear Axle Steering as standard on the MT Package. This system steers the rear wheels actively: at low speeds the rear wheels turn opposite to the front, tightening the turning circle to 35.8 ft (compared to 36.7 ft on the standard 911 Carrera S with PDK). At higher speeds the rear wheels turn in the same direction as the front, increasing stability. The result is a car that feels shorter in tight conditions and planted at speed, without altering the fundamental rear-wheel-drive character.
How It Works: The 6-Speed Sport Manual in Detail
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This 6-speed sport manual for the 911 Carrera S is developed specifically for rear-wheel-drive applications. The dual mass flywheel reduces driveline vibration without softening the feedback that communicates engine state to the driver. The self-adjusting dual-disc clutch maintains consistent pedal feel as the friction surfaces wear over time, reducing the need for mechanical adjustment during ownership.
Gear selection runs through the shortened lever, which sits closer to the driver's hand position on the steering wheel. Throw length is reduced compared to a standard manual gearbox. The walnut shift knob provides a dense, warm grip that differs clearly from the synthetic materials common in this segment.
The 0-60 mph time for the MT Package is rated at 3.9 seconds. The standard 911 Carrera S with PDK reaches 60 mph in 3.3 seconds without Sport Chrono Package, or 3.1 seconds with it. That gap is expected and accepted by the driver who chooses the MT Package. The quarter-mile time for the MT Package is 12.1 seconds versus 11.6 seconds for the PDK 911 Carrera S. Top track speed remains identical at 191 mph for both configurations.
Curb weight is lower on the MT Package: 3,327 lbs versus 3,424 lbs for the 911 Carrera S with PDK. Maximum load capacity is slightly higher at 763 lbs versus 732 lbs. These differences reflect the mass removed by replacing the PDK unit and its associated hydraulics.
Across the Models: MT Package Placement in the 911 Carrera Lineup
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The MT Package is offered specifically on the 911 Carrera S. It is not available across the full 911 Carrera range.
The entry 911 Carrera uses a 388 hp 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six and the 8-speed PDK as standard. The 911 Carrera T, by contrast, comes standard with its own 6-speed sport manual as part of its character, no package required. The 911 Carrera T also includes Sport Chrono Package, PASM Sport Suspension lowered 10mm, Porsche Torque Vectoring with a mechanical locking rear differential, and rear axle steering as standard. The 911 Carrera T reaches 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, slower than the MT Package 911 Carrera S at 3.9 seconds, because the 911 Carrera T uses the lower-output 388 hp engine.
The 911 Carrera S with MT Package uses the more powerful 473 hp version of the flat-six (3.0-liter, twin-turbocharged, 390 lb-ft of torque), giving it a performance advantage over the 911 Carrera T despite both using a 6-speed sport manual. Buyers who want a manual gearbox with the S-level engine choose the MT Package. Buyers who prioritize a focused, stripped-back manual character at a lower power output choose the 911 Carrera T.
At the upper end of the verified lineup, the 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 S/C are separate models with entirely different mechanical architectures. The MT Package is not relevant to those configurations.
Real-World Benefit: What the MT Package Means Day to Day
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The immediate effect of the MT Package is physical engagement. Every gear change requires a deliberate action, clutch in, lever moved, clutch out. On a Wisconsin back road, or on a track day at Road America, that sequence produces a connection between driver intent and vehicle response that a dual-clutch system cannot replicate. The PDK changes gears faster and more consistently; the MT Package changes gears only when the driver decides.
Rear axle steering has a practical effect that shows up in urban driving as well as on track. The reduced turning circle (35.8 ft) makes the car easier to place in tight parking situations and in multi-point turns. For drivers in the Glendale area navigating downtown Milwaukee or tighter suburban environments, that tighter circle is noticed. At highway speeds, the rear axle following the front's direction reduces the nervous quality that wide, powerful rear-wheel-drive cars can exhibit in lane changes.
The weight reduction (97 lbs lighter than the PDK 911 Carrera S) is felt as a slight increase in agility and a minor reduction in rotational inertia. It does not produce a dramatic handling transformation, but it contributes to the character the MT Package is designed to reinforce: a car oriented toward the driver rather than toward lap-time optimization.
Porsche Connect is included for 10 years on the MT Package, covering navigation with real-time traffic, Voice Pilot, and My Porsche App remote access. The 150-watt Sound Package Plus, 2-zone automatic climate control, and magnetic wireless phone charger (up to 25 W) carry over from the standard 911 Carrera S. No comfort features are removed by choosing the MT Package.
What the MT Package Delivers as a Package
The MT Package does concede acceleration time compared to dual-clutch alternatives, including the PDK 911 Carrera S. Drivers who weigh 0-60 times as the primary purchase criterion will find the PDK faster. Drivers who weigh the sensory quality of the driving act itself will find the MT Package's trade-off rational.
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Porsche does not reduce the MT Package's standard feature set to compensate for the transmission choice. The 20"/21" Carrera GTS wheels (Vanadium Grey Metallic with highly polished surfaces), Sport Seats Plus with extended bolsters, heated GT Sport steering wheel in leather with cross-stitch seam, lightweight and noise-insulated glass for front and rear windshields, and Sport Exhaust System with tailpipes in High Gloss Black Stainless Steel are all standard. These are not present on the standard 911 Carrera S, which uses the smaller 19"/20" Carrera wheels, Sport Seats (standard version), and the standard exhaust with stainless steel tailpipe trims. The combination of the 473 hp engine, standard rear axle steering, and this equipment list on a manual-transmission car is what defines the MT Package as its own configuration rather than a stripped-down alternative to the PDK.
See the 2027 911 Carrera S MT Package at Porsche of Milwaukee North
The 911 Carrera S with MT Package is available to view and drive at Porsche of Milwaukee North in Glendale. Confirming current allocation, configuration options, and delivery timing is best handled directly with the team at the Porsche Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the MT Package include on the 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S?
The MT Package replaces the 8-speed PDK with a 6-speed sport manual transmission featuring a dual mass flywheel, self-adjusting dual-disc clutch, shortened gear lever, and laminated walnut shift knob with MT badge. It also adds rear axle steering, Sport Seats Plus, heated GT Sport steering wheel in leather, 20"/21" Carrera GTS wheels in Vanadium Grey Metallic, lightweight noise-insulated glass, and Sport Exhaust with tailpipes in High Gloss Black Stainless Steel as standard items not included on the standard 911 Carrera S.
How fast is the 2027 Porsche 911 Carrera S MT Package from 0 to 60?
The 911 Carrera S with MT Package reaches 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. The PDK version of the same 911 Carrera S reaches 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, or 3.1 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package.
What is the top speed of the 911 Carrera S MT Package?
Top track speed (with summer tires) is 191 mph, identical to the PDK 911 Carrera S.
Does the MT Package add rear axle steering?
Yes. Rear axle steering is standard on the 911 Carrera S with MT Package. It reduces the turning circle to 35.8 ft and improves stability at higher speeds. The standard 911 Carrera S with PDK has a turning circle of 36.7 ft and does not include rear axle steering as standard.
How does the 911 Carrera S MT Package differ from the 911 Carrera T?
Both use a 6-speed sport manual transmission, but the 911 Carrera S MT Package produces 473 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque from a 3.0-liter flat-six. The 911 Carrera T produces 388 hp and 331 lb-ft from the same 3.0-liter displacement. The 911 Carrera T also includes PASM Sport Suspension lowered 10mm and Porsche Torque Vectoring with a mechanical locking rear differential as standard items not on the MT Package.
How much does the MT Package weigh compared to the standard 911 Carrera S?
The 911 Carrera S with MT Package has a curb weight of 3,327 lbs. The standard 911 Carrera S with PDK weighs 3,424 lbs, making the MT Package 97 lbs lighter.
Does the MT Package remove any technology or comfort features?
No. Porsche Connect (10 years), Sound Package Plus, 2-zone automatic climate control, magnetic wireless phone charger (up to 25 W), Navigation Module for PCM, and all driver assistance systems carry over unchanged from the standard 911 Carrera S.